Astronomers have discovered four planets that are just a fraction of the mass of Earth orbiting Barnard’s Star, which is 6 ...

Barnard's Star is a small, dim star of the type that astronomers call red dwarfs. Consequently, even though it is one of the ...

The best opportunity to potentially see all seven planets is coming up on Feb. 28 around 6:10 p.m. ET, according to Shanahan.

Consequently, even though it is one of the closest stars to Earth, such that its light takes only six years to get here, it is too faint to be seen with the naked eye. Now, four small planets have ...

With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week. By Katrina Miller Astute skywatchers may have already seen the striking line of planets ...

This phenomenon, known as a 'planetary parade' is a rare sight, and it will be the last time seven planets can be seen ...

"Some will be blazing bright and amazing, while others will require binoculars or a small telescope to see." Planets are hundreds of thousands of times closer to the Earth than stars, which means ...

Considered a solitary star for its lack of stellar companions, Barnard's Star is notoriously lonely—signs of any exoplanets ...

The discovery is keeping astronomers on their toes about how planets are formed.

In a rare 'planetary parade', all seven planets will align and be visible from Earth. Best of all, you don't even need a telescope or any special equipment to see our solar system in its full glory.